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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
6
A 1774 letter from Alexander Hamilton to Alexander McDougall discusses the theft of books from Hamilton’s room at King's College. The missive, among the earliest Hamilton writings, laments unable to return all pamphlets and notes the loss of the most valuable item.
White haired Union College research professor Dr Hislop announced the discovery of the Hawkes Collection after examining his Dorset neighbor’s papers. The Dorset native, Union graduate and former Harvard tutor has served at Union and held wartime air corps rank of major. He is a member of several scholarly associations and has published works on Albany Dutch and American literature.
Dorset report of John L Hawkes family papers valued by Dr Codman Hislop of Union College who notes a break in and theft of items from a case The letter from S A Hamilton requests the proper title of Bankrofts pamphlet and offers a reward for recovery while detailing efforts to reclaim the lost works
A letter in George Washingtons hand from Cambridge dated November 10 1775 explains the importance of letters of introduction for visitors. The item is among 51 Revolutionary War letters discovered in Dorset. The piece notes civility to recommended gentlemen and cautions against improper visitors, reflecting an era of formal introductions.
Manchester officials Michael Miller and several police officers will attend a drug enforcement seminar in Pittsfield Massachusetts on Tuesday. Village Chief George Hoag and Town Patrolman Michael DiMonda will attend the seminar on Wednesday.
The Junior Girl Scout Troop receives designation as Troop 339 with Jo Anne Chenaille as secretary and Kimberly Ostrander as treasurer. A YMCA swimming trip from Pownal Fire House at 12:30 pm to 4 pm requires permission slips caps towels and a 50 cent fee. Past and future Boy Scout activities in Pownal Troop 347 include a Tuesday 7 pm meeting in the Scout Hut with Rolland Roy in charge. A drug enforcement seminar sponsored by state and regional authorities will be held Tuesday at North Junior High School Pittsfield from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm with police department invitation through First Constable Marcel Langlais.
Lt Col John Jameson reports the capture of John Anderson aka Maj John Andre with documents in his stockings. The letter, found in Dorset and known as Washington’s first hint of Arnold’s betrayal, describes plans for West Point and Arnold’s role.
A Dorset collector uncovers a suitcase of McDougall era papers linking Major General Alexander Hamilton and Washington to Benedict Arnold. The Hawkes Collection includes letters from Valley Forge and a rare Jameson letter about West Point plans, valued as priceless by Union College scholars.
Tuesday evening February 20 at 6 45 P M offers a free first session on self confidence poise and persuasive speaking. Learn to express ideas win cooperation recall names and overcome fear to advance in your career with modern Dale Carnegie techniques.
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